Since 1999, Nissan was a part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, a partnership involving Nissan of Japan, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan and Renault of France. As of 2013, Renault maintains a 43.4[%%|percent%] voting stake in Nissan, although Nissan maintains a [%15%|15 percent%] non voting bet in Renault. From 2009 to 2017 Carlos Ghosn served as CEO of the two the companies. Back in February 20 17 Ghosn announced he would step down as CEO of both Nissan on 1 April 2017, although remaining chairman of the business.

Back in 2013, Nissan was the sixth largest automaker in the world, after Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and Ford. Taken collectively, the Renault–Nissan Alliance are the planet’s fourth biggest automaker. Nissan is your Major Western brand in China, Russia and Mexico.

Back in 2014 Nissan has been the most significant car producer in North America.

Nissan is the world’s biggest electric car (EV) manufacturing company, with global sales of more than 320,000 allelectric vehicles as of April 2018. The top-selling car or truck of this car maker’s line up is now that the Nissan LEAF, an all electric vehicle and the world’s top-selling highway-capable plug electric electric vehicle in history.